If you look on a map, you will find Nelson, Nevada
just about to drop out the bottom of the state where a kind of funnel-shape is
formed at the borders of California and Arizona. Located
in Eldorado Canyon near Lake Mojave, Nelson is one of many mining ghost towns
in Nevada.
There is a “living” town of Nelson just above the ghost
town. A few more twists in the canyon deliver
you to the old site. The Spaniards originally
settled the place in the 1700’s following the initial discovery of gold in the
area. In 1859 the town hosted one of the
largest gold and silver mining booms in the state’s history.
In more recent history, the town was used in the
filming of the feature film 3000 Miles to Graceland, starring
Kevin Costner and Kurt Russell. Other filmmakers
and fashion photographers also frequent the place.
Below are some photos from our trip to Nelson
Yesterday.
--Mitchell
Hegman
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